When the Nurse Is Describing the Effects of Insulin on the Body

question 13

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is describing the effects of insulin on the body to a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, the best explanation is,

• A) "Insulin helps keep your blood sugar levels from dropping too low."
• B) "Insulin promotes the cellular transport and storage of foods you eat."
• C) "Insulin breaks down foods into simple sugars you can use for energy."
• D) "Insulin is used inside the cells to transform fats and proteins into sugar."

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